Jeddah Travel Guide

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You're Going to Love Jeddah

With a population of 2,87 million, Jeddah is the largest city in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jeddah has to offer.

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brioche (3127 Al Kayyal) and Spears - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd) are great picks.

Jeddah in December

Estimated hotel price

$71

1 night at 3-star hotel

$71

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jeddah in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jeddah from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 26h 20m.

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Airports near Jeddah

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JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Jeddah

KLM

Good (1,334 reviews)

British Airways

Good (6,844 reviews)

Delta

Excellent (7,933 reviews)

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Air Europa

Good (510 reviews)

Japan Airlines

Excellent (1,464 reviews)

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Where to stay in Jeddah

From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Red Sea Mall Jeddah By Elaf to great affordable options like the Ewaa Express Hotel - Al Rawda, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $423 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jeddah, with prices from $48 to $891 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jeddah are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah

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Warwick Hotel Jeddah

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

$144+

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Jeddah Hilton Hotel

5 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

$378+

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Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah

5 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

$170+

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Hiring a car in Jeddah costs $53 per day, on average, or $266 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

The most frequently booked car type in Jeddah is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Jeddah costs $53 per day, on average, or $266 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

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